Education

General requirements

You will usually hold a masters award in an appropriate academic field, and have significant experience of work within your professional practice (usually two years minimum).

You should have high levels of competence in English. If necessary, this should be demonstrated by IELTS 6.5.

Your Research Proposal should have:

• A working title

• One or more research questions

• An indication of what the general topic area and main aim/s of your study is/are

• The reasons why your proposal will contribute to knowledge (theory, practice, policy, etc.). The proposal should show there is a genuine gap in the literature, as the doctorate study will need to be genuine, original, and contribute to the area you are proposing to study

• An explanation if there is a problem/gap in your proposed subject of study

• The benefits that your proposed research will bring

• A literature review that offers an overview of the specific area proposed to contribute to

• A brief research design